Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). Use these discs to protect your important system files. ● Creating system restore points (operating system feature). If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is as complete as your operating ...(boot) your computer by restoring the computer to help you with the following tasks for computers that you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). System restore points allow ...
...earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). Use these discs to protect your important system files. ● Creating system restore points (operating system feature). If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is as complete as your operating ...(boot) your computer by restoring the computer to help you with the following tasks for computers that you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). System restore points allow ...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...or from the recovery discs 7 Use these features, try them before using Recovery Manager. NOTE: Recovery Manager recovers only software that you use HP Recovery Manager to repair or restore the system if you set up all personal files. 2. Recovering from a dedicated recovery partition (select models... experience system failure or instability. Recovery Manager software allows you to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. If you may not have been included with this computer must be downloaded from the manufacturer's Web site or...
...or from the recovery discs 7 Use these features, try them before using Recovery Manager. NOTE: Recovery Manager recovers only software that you use HP Recovery Manager to repair or restore the system if you set up all personal files. 2. Recovering from a dedicated recovery partition (select models... experience system failure or instability. Recovery Manager software allows you to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. If you may not have been included with this computer must be downloaded from the manufacturer's Web site or...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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Index B backing up customized window, toolbar, and menu bar settings 5 personal files 5 templates 5 backup suggestions 5 F f11 8 full system recovery 1 P performing a recovery 7 R recovering a program or driver 1 recovering from the dedicated recovery partition 8 recovering from the recovery discs 7 recovery 7 recovery discs 1, 2 Recovery Manager 1, 7 recovery partition 1 recovery, system 1, 7 restore points 6 S safeguarding information 1 solid-...
Index B backing up customized window, toolbar, and menu bar settings 5 personal files 5 templates 5 backup suggestions 5 F f11 8 full system recovery 1 P performing a recovery 7 R recovering a program or driver 1 recovering from the dedicated recovery partition 8 recovering from the recovery discs 7 recovery 7 recovery discs 1, 2 Recovery Manager 1, 7 recovery partition 1 recovery, system 1, 7 restore points 6 S safeguarding information 1 solid-...
Drives - Windows Vista
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7 Replacing a drive in the secondary hard drive bay 8 Troubleshooting The optical disc tray does not open for removal of a CD, a DVD, or a BD 27 The computer does not detect the CD, DVD, or BD drive 28 A CD, DVD, or BD does not play ...29 A CD, DVD, or BD does not play automatically 30 The process of burning a CD or DVD does not begin, or it stops before completion 31 A DVD or BD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 32 A device driver must be reinstalled ...33 Obtaining Microsoft device drivers 33 Obtaining HP device drivers 33 Index ...35 iv
7 Replacing a drive in the secondary hard drive bay 8 Troubleshooting The optical disc tray does not open for removal of a CD, a DVD, or a BD 27 The computer does not detect the CD, DVD, or BD drive 28 A CD, DVD, or BD does not play ...29 A CD, DVD, or BD does not play automatically 30 The process of burning a CD or DVD does not begin, or it stops before completion 31 A DVD or BD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 32 A device driver must be reinstalled ...33 Obtaining Microsoft device drivers 33 Obtaining HP device drivers 33 Index ...35 iv
Drives - Windows Vista
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...-ROM Drive ● DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive ● DVD±RW and CD-RW Combo Drive NOTE: For more information about required software and drivers, or to learn which computer port to use, refer to the equipment when connecting a powered drive, be added by connecting the drive to the computer...
...-ROM Drive ● DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive ● DVD±RW and CD-RW Combo Drive NOTE: For more information about required software and drivers, or to learn which computer port to use, refer to the equipment when connecting a powered drive, be added by connecting the drive to the computer...
Drives - Windows Vista
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...optical drive listing. As you suspect that the optical drive is not being detected, verify that the optical drive is listed in the section "A device driver must be missing or corrupted. Click Start and type device manager in the pane above the box. 3. Remove any discs from the optical drive. 2.... Manager window, click the plus sign (+) next to DVD/CD-ROM drives, unless a minus sign (-) is not listed, install (or reinstall) the device driver as instructed in the Device Manager utility. 1. The computer does not detect the CD, DVD, or BD drive If Windows does not detect an installed...
...optical drive listing. As you suspect that the optical drive is not being detected, verify that the optical drive is listed in the section "A device driver must be missing or corrupted. Click Start and type device manager in the pane above the box. 3. Remove any discs from the optical drive. 2.... Manager window, click the plus sign (+) next to DVD/CD-ROM drives, unless a minus sign (-) is not listed, install (or reinstall) the device driver as instructed in the Device Manager utility. 1. The computer does not detect the CD, DVD, or BD drive If Windows does not detect an installed...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... the contents to a new disc, and then burn from your drive. See your user guides for your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in Device Manager. The process of disc for more information about disc types. ● Be sure that...
... the contents to a new disc, and then burn from your drive. See your user guides for your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in Device Manager. The process of disc for more information about disc types. ● Be sure that...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... then continue with the restart. 7. Try running your computer operating system, programs, and hardware. 4. Obtaining HP device drivers Follow either of driver you are prompted to uninstall and reinstall (for your program again. If uninstalling and reinstalling the default device...Account Control, click Continue. 5. Obtaining Microsoft device drivers You can be set to the Windows operating system and other drivers you may need to obtain HP device drivers. Open your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for any other Microsoft products. 6. As you ...
... then continue with the restart. 7. Try running your computer operating system, programs, and hardware. 4. Obtaining HP device drivers Follow either of driver you are prompted to uninstall and reinstall (for your program again. If uninstalling and reinstalling the default device...Account Control, click Continue. 5. Obtaining Microsoft device drivers You can be set to the Windows operating system and other drivers you may need to obtain HP device drivers. Open your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for any other Microsoft products. 6. As you ...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... - Proceed to open a window containing additional information. 6. When the list of drivers is complete, and then verify the operation of the device. 34 Chapter 8 Troubleshooting If prompted to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your hard drive. Open your Internet browser, go to ... 5. Click Download only to save the file to immediately check for software and driver downloads, type your computer after the installation is displayed, click an updated driver to step 6. 3. Click the option for HP software updates. Click Next to your specific product from the models listed. 4....
... - Proceed to open a window containing additional information. 6. When the list of drivers is complete, and then verify the operation of the device. 34 Chapter 8 Troubleshooting If prompted to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your hard drive. Open your Internet browser, go to ... 5. Click Download only to save the file to immediately check for software and driver downloads, type your computer after the installation is displayed, click an updated driver to step 6. 3. Click the option for HP software updates. Click Next to your specific product from the models listed. 4....
Drives - Windows Vista
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... Combo with SuperMulti DVD±R/RW Double Layer 4 C CD burning 12, 31 copying 11 playing 7 removing 13 CD drive 2, 14 copyright warning 10 D device drivers HP drivers 33 Windows drivers 33 Disk Cleanup software 19 Disk Defragmenter software 19 disk performance 19 diskette drive 14 drive light 16 drives caring for 1 diskette 14 external... Blu-ray Disc ROM with LightScribe/ SuperMulti DVD±R/RW with DL support 4 Blu-ray Disc ROM with DL support 4 T troubleshooting burning discs 31 device driver 33 disc play 29, 30 HP device drivers 33 optical disc tray 27 optical drive detection 28 Windows...
... Combo with SuperMulti DVD±R/RW Double Layer 4 C CD burning 12, 31 copying 11 playing 7 removing 13 CD drive 2, 14 copyright warning 10 D device drivers HP drivers 33 Windows drivers 33 Disk Cleanup software 19 Disk Defragmenter software 19 disk performance 19 diskette drive 14 drive light 16 drives caring for 1 diskette 14 external... Blu-ray Disc ROM with LightScribe/ SuperMulti DVD±R/RW with DL support 4 Blu-ray Disc ROM with DL support 4 T troubleshooting burning discs 31 device driver 33 disc play 29, 30 HP device drivers 33 optical disc tray 27 optical drive detection 28 Windows...
External Devices - Windows Vista
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... damage to a USB connector, do not pull on the cable to the USB port. NOTE: The first time you connect a USB device, the "Installing device driver software" message is displayed in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar. You will hear a sound when the device has been detected...
... damage to a USB connector, do not pull on the cable to the USB port. NOTE: The first time you connect a USB device, the "Installing device driver software" message is displayed in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar. You will hear a sound when the device has been detected...
External Media Cards - Windows Vista
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... insert. Pull the insert out of the Personal Computer Memory Card International Association (PCMCIA). Like standard PC Cards, ExpressCards are instructed by the ExpressCard manufacturer to install device drivers: ● Install only the device drivers for your operating system. ● Do not install other software, such as card services, socket services...an ExpressCard. Press in use. Inserting an ExpressCard CAUTION: To prevent damage to the computer and external media cards, do not insert a PC Card into the ExpressCard slot. 2 Using ExpressCards An ExpressCard is a high-performance...
... insert. Pull the insert out of the Personal Computer Memory Card International Association (PCMCIA). Like standard PC Cards, ExpressCards are instructed by the ExpressCard manufacturer to install device drivers: ● Install only the device drivers for your operating system. ● Do not install other software, such as card services, socket services...an ExpressCard. Press in use. Inserting an ExpressCard CAUTION: To prevent damage to the computer and external media cards, do not insert a PC Card into the ExpressCard slot. 2 Using ExpressCards An ExpressCard is a high-performance...
External Media Cards - Windows Vista
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... it is not in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar. NOTE: The first time you insert an ExpressCard, the "Installing device driver software" message is firmly seated. Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the operating system Copying window. 2. To conserve power, stop a data transfer, click...
... it is not in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar. NOTE: The first time you insert an ExpressCard, the "Installing device driver software" message is firmly seated. Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the operating system Copying window. 2. To conserve power, stop a data transfer, click...
Notebook Tour - Windows Vista
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... the agency approval markings required by some of the countries in which the devices have been approved for use to locate documents, drivers, and support for this computer. This number provides specific information about the computer. You may need this information available when you... is the number you contact technical support. An optional device may need the Product Key to update or troubleshoot the operating system. If your notebook. ◦ Serial number (s/n) (2). 3 Labels The labels affixed to the computer provide information you may be a wireless local area network (...
... the agency approval markings required by some of the countries in which the devices have been approved for use to locate documents, drivers, and support for this computer. This number provides specific information about the computer. You may need this information available when you... is the number you contact technical support. An optional device may need the Product Key to update or troubleshoot the operating system. If your notebook. ◦ Serial number (s/n) (2). 3 Labels The labels affixed to the computer provide information you may be a wireless local area network (...
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows Vista
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..., or a BD. Opening Help and Support (fn+f1) Press fn+f1 to display information about using your computer ● Checkups for the Windows operating system, drivers, and the software provided on an audio CD, a DVD, fn+f11 or a BD. Displaying system information (fn+esc) Press fn+esc to open the Print...
..., or a BD. Opening Help and Support (fn+f1) Press fn+f1 to display information about using your computer ● Checkups for the Windows operating system, drivers, and the software provided on an audio CD, a DVD, fn+f11 or a BD. Displaying system information (fn+esc) Press fn+esc to open the Print...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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Table of contents Updating software Updating the BIOS ...2 Determining the BIOS version 2 Downloading a BIOS update 2 Updating programs and drivers ...4 Index ...5 iii
Table of contents Updating software Updating the BIOS ...2 Determining the BIOS version 2 Downloading a BIOS update 2 Updating programs and drivers ...4 Index ...5 iii
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. At the download area, follow these steps: a. b. Access the page on the HP Web site that is running on the screen to download your computer and access the BIOS update you need this information to locate the update... computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then click the link for your hard drive. Identify the BIOS update that provides software for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. To download a BIOS update: 1. If the Setup Utility does not open with the system information displayed, use the Setup ...
... to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. At the download area, follow these steps: a. b. Access the page on the HP Web site that is running on the screen to download your computer and access the BIOS update you need this information to locate the update... computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then click the link for your hard drive. Identify the BIOS update that provides software for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. To download a BIOS update: 1. If the Setup Utility does not open with the system information displayed, use the Setup ...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. To do so, restart your computer. Proceed to install. 7. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your operating system. 5. Select your country or ...region. 2. If you may be able to install the updated driver. NOTE: In some locations you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the...
...the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. To do so, restart your computer. Proceed to install. 7. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your operating system. 5. Select your country or ...region. 2. If you may be able to install the updated driver. NOTE: In some locations you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... all of the wireless devices are connected to the network. Network status (connected) Indicates that one or more of your LAN drivers are installed and one or more of the wireless devices are connected to the network. Identifies the Wireless Assistant software on . ...Wireless network connection (connected) Indicates that one or more of your LAN drivers are installed but no LAN devices are not connected to a network. Also identifies the Wireless Assistant software on the computer. Wireless network...
... all of the wireless devices are connected to the network. Network status (connected) Indicates that one or more of your LAN drivers are installed and one or more of the wireless devices are connected to the network. Identifies the Wireless Assistant software on . ...Wireless network connection (connected) Indicates that one or more of your LAN drivers are installed but no LAN devices are not connected to a network. Also identifies the Wireless Assistant software on the computer. Wireless network...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... for all wireless devices. Before working your way through the sequence of the original computer package, you want to diagnose and repair a computer that device drivers are included with select computer models only. If wireless networking is not listed in this chapter to use. 17
... for all wireless devices. Before working your way through the sequence of the original computer package, you want to diagnose and repair a computer that device drivers are included with select computer models only. If wireless networking is not listed in this chapter to use. 17